Recreation Facilitator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Winnipeg is looking for a Recreation Facilitator to enhance the quality of life for elderly residents. Candidates should have relevant certifications and skills in planning and implementing recreation programs, strong communication, and interpersonal skills. This in-person role offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Recreation Facilitator preferred.
• Recent experience with recreation program planning, implementing, and evaluating.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creativity

Understanding of elderly needs

Education

Completion of Certificate Program in Recreation Facilitation

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or Kinesiology

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

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Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Experience working as a Recreation Facilitator preferred.
• Experience within the past three (3) years with planning, implementing and evaluating recreation programs.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of Certificate Program, Recreation Facilitator for older Adults or Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or Kinesiology.
• Advanced preparation in the area of geriatric study is preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Food Handler’s Certificate required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the English language allowing for effective oral and written communication with residents and staff.
• An interest in and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated with residents, family members, colleague and supervisors.
• Demonstrates creativity.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training is an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.